Kitanotatsujin Corporation
2930・Prime Market・Chemicals
Governance
The company is structured as a company with an audit and supervisory committee. The Board of Directors consists of a total of 9 members (5 outside directors: 3 audit and supervisory committee members plus 2 outside directors), with an outside director ratio of approximately 55.6%. A voluntary nomination and compensation committee (with a majority of independent outside directors) has been established to ensure transparency and objectivity.
Risk Management
Based on the "Risk Management Regulations," the Management Meeting, held monthly, identifies, analyzes, and evaluates risks across the overall business, including sustainability risks, and material risks are reported to the Board of Directors. The Internal Audit Office conducts operational audits based on the annual audit plan, and a framework is in place to obtain advice from external experts as needed.
Shareholder Returns
The annual dividend forecast is ¥3.50 per share (¥1.70 at the end of the second quarter plus ¥1.80 at year-end), unchanged from the previous fiscal year's actual results. The full-year net income per share forecast for FY2027 (ending February 2027) is ¥5.26. There is no mention of a new share buyback being implemented during the current quarter.
Dividend Policy
The annual dividend forecast for FY2027 (ending February 2027) is ¥3.50 per share (¥1.70 at the end of the second quarter, ¥1.80 at year-end). This is unchanged from the previous fiscal year's (FY2026, ending February 2026) actual annual dividend of ¥3.50 (¥1.70 at the end of the second quarter, ¥1.80 at year-end). There has been no revision to the most recently announced dividend forecast.
ESG
On the environmental front, the company is promoting the adoption of FSC®-certified paper (switch completed for cosmetic boxes in September 2024, with 99.6% adoption for shipping boxes) and waste reduction through its in-house developed inventory forecasting system. On the human capital front, it discloses a female ratio in management positions of 25.0% (target: 30% by February 2027) and a male childcare leave uptake rate of 50.0% (target: 70%), working to ensure diversity and develop human resources.
Last updated: May 25, 2026